Glossary
Numerics
- 128-bit WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy security algorithm for wireless networks using encryption with 128-bit keys. More secure than 64-bit WEP.
- 2.4 GHz
Radio frequency spectrum allocated to unlicensed wireless devices, such as wireless networks and cordless phones.
- 5 GHz
Radio frequency spectrum allocated to unlicensed wireless devices, such as wireless networks and cordless phones.
- 64-bit WEP
Wired Equivalent Privacy security algorithm for wireless networks using encryption with 64-bit keys. Less secure than 128-bit WEP.
- 802.11
A family of standards that defines the rules for wireless LAN communications.
- 802.11a
A variant of the 802.11 standard that operates at 5 GHz and can achieve speeds up to 108 Mbps. This standard is not very popular ...
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